9212-Livestock farm labourers

Job Title ( International classification ): 
Livestock farm labourers
ISCO Code: 
9212
Job Description: 
Livestock farm labourers perform simple and routine tasks in farm production of animals, including poultry and insects.
Tasks: 

Main Tasks include -

  • (a) digging and shovelling to clear ditches or for other purposes
  • (b) loading and unloading supplies, produce and other materials
  • (c) feeding, watering, and cleaning animals and keeping their quarters clean
  • (d) monitoring livestock and reporting on their condition
  • (e) assisting with maintaining the health and welfare of livestock
  • (f) assisting with herding, droving and separating livestock for milking, shearing transportation or slaughter and between pastures
  • (g) collecting eggs and placing in incubators
  • (h) raking, pitching, stacking and storing hay, straw and other types of animal feed and bedding (i) grading, sorting, packing produce into containers
  • (j) performing minor repairs on fixtures, buildings and fences.
Inclusions: 

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Livestock farm labourer

Exclusions: 

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Shepherd ? 6121
- Skilled farm worker (livestock) - 6121
- Drover - 6121
- Firewood collector - 9624
- Water collector - 9624

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